"On question, Resolved in the Affirmative, Nemine dissentiente."

"Then it was moved to resolve,—That the Thanks of this House be given to Major-General Sir Henry George Smith, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath; Major-General Walter Raleigh Gilbert; and Major-General Sir Joseph Thackwell, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath; and to the other Officers, European and Native, for the distinguished services rendered by them in the eminently successful operations at the Battle of Sobraon.

"On question, Resolved in the Affirmative, Nemine dissentiente."

"Then it was moved to resolve,—That this House doth highly approve of and commend the invincible intrepidity, perseverance, and steady discipline displayed by the Non-Commissioned Officers and Private Soldiers, European and Native, on the 10th of February, 1846, by which the glory of the British Arms has been successfully maintained against a determined and greatly superior force: and that the same be signified to them by the Commanders of the several Corps, who are desired to thank them for their gallant behaviour.

"On question, Resolved in the Affirmative."

"Then it was moved,—That the said Resolutions be transmitted by the Lord Chancellor to the Governor-General of India, and that he be requested to communicate the same to the several Officers referred to therein.

"On question, Resolved in the Affirmative."

Extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.—2nd March, 1846.

MILITARY OPERATIONS ON THE SUTLEJ.